How to Counter Rafaela in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Rafaela?
- 1
Ixia — closes out fights Rafaela tried to survive
Decisive+3.2%win rate advantage - 2
Layla — punishes Rafaela the moment it drops low
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 3
Silvanna — picks the moment the fight starts, and it is never Rafaela's
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 4
Odette — deletes Rafaela from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage - 5
Diggie — peels the target Rafaela came for
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Rafaela
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
49.5%
Win rate
- #2
49.9%
Win rate
- #3
51.5%
Win rate
- #4
49.3%
Win rate
- #5
49.4%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Ixia barely troubles Rafaela in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Silvanna barely troubles Rafaela in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Odette barely troubles Rafaela in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Layla barely troubles Rafaela in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Diggie barely troubles Rafaela in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Estes counters Rafaela in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Nolan counters Rafaela in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Faramis counters Rafaela in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Fanny counters Rafaela in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Yve counters Rafaela in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
In gameYou cannot re-draft mid-match — these work in the game you are already in.
Items that answer Rafaela
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Rafaela
- •Commit as a group so your damage outpaces the healing.
- •Ignore the frontline and focus the carry behind it.
Rafaela Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Rafaela is on the enemy team.
How to counter Valir+3.2%Decisivedeals its damage from a range Rafaela closes
How to counter Masha+2.5%Strongtrades damage and comes off worse against Rafaela
How to counter Lylia+0.6%Slightpushes a lane while Rafaela takes the fight that matters
How to counter Marcel+0.3%Slightinterrupts one combo and not Rafaela's next
How to counter Natalia+0.2%Slightfollows Rafaela in and cannot get back out
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Rafaela in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Rafaela right now are Ixia (+3.2% win rate advantage), Layla (+2.6% win rate advantage), Silvanna (+2.5% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Rafaela?
Against Rafaela, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Rafaela strong against?
Rafaela performs well into Valir, Masha, Lylia. Avoid picking those heroes once Rafaela is locked on the enemy team.
Is Rafaela worth banning?
Rafaela currently has a 15.4% ban rate and a 55.0% win rate at S tier. If your team has a reliable counter available, picking it is usually better value than a ban.
How do I play the lane against Rafaela?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Rafaela's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.